European Council

The Council adopted today a new law to improve stability requirements for the so-called ‘ro-ro’ (roll-on/roll-off) passenger ships, known as ferries.

Council gives its final approval to the general product safety regulation.

President Michel received the letters of credentials from six new ambassadors to the European Union.

The Council gives green light for new EU law which makes it easier for national law enforcement authorities to exchange information and fight crime.

New EU law establishes a digital platform to make it easier for prosecutors and judges from different countries to exchange information.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/727 of 31 March 2023 amending Decision 2011/235/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/726 of 31 March 2023 amending certain Council Decisions concerning restrictive measures in order to insert provisions on a humanitarian exemption.

The Council approved conclusions confirming EU support for lasting peace.

The Council added two individuals and one group affiliated to ISIL and operating mainly in the Cabo Delgado region in Mozambique to the list of those subject to restrictive measures against ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda.

The Council decided to list 25 individuals and 8 entities in the framework of EU restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria over drug trade, and support for regime-affiliated militia.

The Council decided to impose further restrictive measures on 8 individuals and 1 entity for human rights violations in Iran.

Press briefing ahead of Eurogroup meeting will take place on 26 April 2023 at 10.30.

The Council has adopted new rules to combat pay discrimination and help close the gender pay gap in the EU.

The Council agreed to establish a civilian EU CSDP partnership mission in the Republic of Moldova to enhance the resilience of the security sector of the country in the areas of crisis management and hybrid threats.

The Council cleared the path for the EU to enter into treaty relations with Ukraine under the Judgments Convention.

Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.

Main agenda items, approximate timing and press opportunities.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 24- 30 April 2023

The EU issued a declaration on the latest developments in Sudan.

During his speech at the conference on the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement held in Belfast, President Michel stressed the importance of keeping the spirit of it alive. He further stated that Northern Ireland and the agreement are a powerful symbol of what our shared values can achieve.